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Senator CHISHOLM (Queensland—Assistant Minister for Regional Development, Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Assistant Minister for Resources and Deputy Manager of Government Business in the Senate) (16:06): I seek leave to make a short statement. The PRESIDENT: Leave is granted for one minute. Senator CHISHOLM: The government will be opposing this motion.

I understand Senator Liddle was offered assistance to identify any specific documents that she's looking for in response to this OPD. She was also offered a briefing that could be provided to answer any specific questions. Senator Liddle declined these offers and proceeded with the OPD anyway.

I also note that Senator Liddle will have the opportunity next week to ask the questions that she wants of the NIAA and the Central Land Council. If Senator Liddle were serious about this issue, she would have taken up these constructive offers from the government. The PRESIDENT: The question is that general business notice of motion No. 287, standing in the name of Senator Liddle, be agreed to.